Wednesday, September 29, 2010

A Wedding Quilt

A couple of weeks after I started working with Allie (the bride for whom I made the lingerie bags), I received a (secret) email from her fiance, Zane. He mentioned how much she loved handmade things and wanted to get her something special as a wedding day gift. We emailed back and forth, and he sent me links to their wedding registries. I noticed that they were registered for Fiestaware, and in the most beautiful, bright colors. I sent him a couple of different fabric combinations, and I knew right away what he would choose. He chose the Amy Butler Love line and the colors match perfectly with their new dishes.

I figure he must be a pretty good catch to go to such distances for his betrothed. ;) I made a label for the back of the quilt using this printable fabric, (picked up at Michael's) and I have to say that stuff is pretty darn cool. I hand-stitched around the edge to make it a little more secure and I am so happy with how it turned out.

After I had delivered the bridesmaid bags to her, he emailed me back and asked if I could make another bag for her, too, since she loved them so much! Nothing makes me happier than when someone enjoys what I make for them. :) They went to Jamaica on their honeymoon so I thought a swimsuit bag would be fitting.

Congratulations to a super sweet couple and I'm so glad I could play a small, handmade part in your special day!

I am indeed a lucky woman with a thoughtful husband!! I was SO surprised when on the morning of our wedding I opened the gifts from him and found the handmade quilt and bag! I was immediately started crying; I especially LOVED the printed label with our names and wedding date. The quilt is now hanging in our living room and it is a wonderful daily reminder of our wedding day. I have also used the lingerie bag on several occasions.

My bridesmaids also loved their bags! Stephanie, you are so talented! Thank you for helping to make our wedding day so special!